At last the stasis potion is set to wear off, and the prince will return to the land of the living. But Rak discovers that his brother’s resurrection is the least of his problems. His past is being used against him, and so is his tryst with the handsome captain of the palace guard. His options are few and his allies fewer, and the King has somehow declared him heir to the throne, an honor he absolutely does not want. Can Rak steer his way out of the political mess caused by his brother’s near death?

This doesn't matter. This doesn't matter. This doesn't matter. This doesn't matter. This doesn't matter.

Art has always been Blake McGrath’s life. Scarred by tragedy, he’s hiding from the world on a lonely beach, struggling with loss and bitter regrets. Connie is a disillusioned art dealer with troubled relationship issues of her own. Through her sudden mysterious appearance, Blake once again returns to the craft he has mastered to prove to himself that there is hope, that redemption is possible… and that love can last.

After Kelly's fake engagement ends, she's back to square one on finding a way out for her and her brother Marco. Her father's a notorious crime boss and it's not like they can just walk away. No matter how much the handsome private detective tries to convince her it’s a possibility. He wants to hide her and keep her safe, but she can't trust him. Can she?   Luke knew the moment he saw Kelly that he had to have her. It didn't matter that she was engaged to his client's son. She wasn't meant to be in anyone's arms but his own, and he was going to do whatever it took to get her there. He never predicted the trouble she was in and what he would have to do to set her free. But it's too late for Kelly because he's all in.   Warning: The house always wins in the Love is a Gamble series! Danger, kidnapping, and a happily ever after? We'll take those odds!

When Val finds herself abducted by her handsome dream man, she's appalled to discover he's one of the vampires